40 Years Ago: ZZ Top Play 4th of July MTV ‘Liberty or Death’ Show
Former VJ Mark Goodman and others share their memories of the channel's star-studded voyage that invited fans to "cruise and abuse" with the network.
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Rush's New Tour Symbol: Artist Hugh Syme Explains the Meaning
He tells UCR about it in an exclusive conversation, as well as some of the other artwork being used on the 2026 trek.
Sammy Hagar and Rick Springfield Take Their Love Fest on the Road
Watch the pair perform "I've Done Everything for You" together and check out the first part of UCR's exclusive tour report.
How Soundgarden’s ‘Intangible Magic’ Helped Secure Their Legacy
Halestorm's Lzzy Hale and former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen tell UCR how they're honoring the legendary Seattle band.
Keith Emerson Is Steve Stevens' Pick for Biggest Rock Hall Snub
The longtime Billy Idol guitarist and collaborator tells UCR why he feels the late keyboard legend "invented prog rock" and deserves more credit.
Tom Petty Fans Can Expect ‘All Kinds of Things’ This Year
Adria Petty and Ryan Ulyate discuss the latest Boston 1978 archival release and share that there's a good amount of unreleased material incoming to celebrate the group's 50th anniversary.
How Rick Springfield Got Career Help From Sammy Hagar
The '80s heartthrob tells UCR how he had a hit, but also, an important assist from the Red Rocker as his success in the music business was exploding.
Cactus Teams Up With Eric Gales for 'Back Door Man': Exclusive
The song's video tells an urban ghost story that harks back to the glory days of MTV.
How Soundgarden Named One of Their Most Important Albums
In an exclusive interview with UCR, guitarist Kim Thayil also looks back at the Seattle band's legendary catalog of work.
The Five Most Famous Songs From 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'
An excerpt from the newly released book 'Ferris Bueller... You're My Hero.'